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Ref. #BCB7AA · CSP-100

Cosmopolitan

48%LRV Value
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Cosmopolitan CSP-100 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BCB7AA, LRV 48 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Play on Gray from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Cosmopolitan Technical Profile

HEX Code#BCB7AA
RGB188, 183, 170
LRV47.5
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Cosmopolitan in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Cosmopolitan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreCosmopolitan
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsPlay on Gray

Play on Gray

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Techno Gray

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Chintz

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Sandy Sage

Valspar

Nearly identical

Chintz

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Urban Gateway

Kilz

Nearly identical

Ghost Writer

PPG

Nearly identical

Rushmore Gray

Behr

Nearly identical

Cliff Face

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Hardwick White

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Cosmopolitan

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Cosmopolitan

#BCB7AA

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A4AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Cosmopolitan

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Thistle Gray

Complement

Cystern

Cosmopolitan Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Sterling Forest

Pop

Cognac Snifter

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Gothic Green

Pop

Purple Heart

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Stained Glass

Pop

Athens Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Cosmopolitan.

Urban Sophisticate

Benjamin Moore · CSP-160

#BDB6A2

Hazelwood

Benjamin Moore · 1005

#C4B9AF

Boulevard

Benjamin Moore · CC-394

#C4B9AF

Gray Horse

Benjamin Moore · 2140-50

#BABCB2

Nightingale

Benjamin Moore · AF-670

#B7B5B3

Greenwich Gate

Benjamin Moore · CSP-170

#C6BFAE

More gray colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Whirlwind

PPG · 1013-3

#BEC0C2

Dynasty Celadon

Behr · PPL-80

#C7CBBE

Frosted Olive

Dutch Boy · 425-2DB

#BEC1B6

Blackened Kettle

Dutch Boy · 439-7DB

#4F4842

Lynx

Dunn-Edwards · DE6035

#604D47

Deep Space

Hirshfield's · 0487

#435454

Cosmopolitan — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Cosmopolitan have?
Cosmopolitan by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cosmopolitan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cosmopolitan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cosmopolitan are Play on Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Natural Process by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Reclaimed Wood by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cosmopolitan's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Cosmopolitan?
Cosmopolitan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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